“Interestingly enough, I lived by the pegan diet before even knowing that there was a title to this method of eating. Many studies have shown that we are much better off eating mostly a plant based diet and eliminating dairy, soy, sugar and processed foods. With a pegan diet, you are eating 75% plant food and there is also room for high quality lean animal protein and healthy fats such as avocado and olive oil. Some of us do best when having some high quality animal protein in our diet. Filling your plate with mostly vegetables and a smaller portion of lean animal protein is a great way to combine food so that it is easily digested and provides both the macro and micro nutrients. It also allows for a diet which is less restrictive so that there are more options and it is easier to stick with it.”

Paleo of ten years, Michael Murdock, founder of new social activities app, Neibr, joined in:

“My diet for the past decade could be classified as pegan or paleo-ish. Everyone I’ve ever met doing the paleo diet does it a little differently. It’s all about finding the right mix of protein sources and veggies and fruits that you enjoy and make your body feel at its best.”

So what are the pros and cons of going pegan?

PROS:

“The pegan diet raises your metabolism”

It’s the season of wearing less clothing so a diet that boosts your metabolism will, at the very least,

everyone from professional athletes to the average gym goer in shape. She says:

“Eating pegan will help with becoming healthier and more fit because of the lack of ingredients that retain water and ideally because you are enjoying the list of items with minimal flavor additives. It should kick up the metabolism and reduce water and true fat. The diet should also stimulate the digestive and cellular systems more because of the processing required in digestion and bowel movements, from the increase in fiber and energy, from the true, healthy, whole foods that nourish the system.”

“The pegan diet gets rid of those last, stubborn pounds”

When he noticed some clients requesting a pegan menu he decided he would give the diet a shot himself

to loose the last few pounds he was trying to kick.

Guess what?

It was a success:

“I integrated lots of broccoli, green beans and asparagus into my pegan diet. These veggies compliment meat very well and are quite filling,” said Chef Bailey. “For the meats, I ate fish, chicken and turkey because they can be prepared quickly and are lighter than say beef or pork.”

“Choosing between paleo, vegan or pegan, pegan is the best diet of choice because having fruits and vegetables as 75% of your daily food intake is likely to reduce the daily caloric intake for many of us, and the pegan diet integrates a wonderful balance between meat, fruits and veggies. It is worth trying.”

“I wish the pegan diet did not promote meat consumption and did promote the importance of eating healthy carbs. On another note, encouraging people to eliminate dairy from their diet, and promoting the intake of large amounts of vegetables daily is absolutely beneficial. I still stand by the vegan diet 100% though. It isn’t only good for the body, it’s good for the planet and for farm animals.”

“Missing dairy”

Going Pegan means giving up dairy.

Many would argue that would mean a lack of calcium and a lack of some of America’s favorite

“This is one of the reasons they are now catering to those who want to eat dairy and those who don’t. They always have two dairy-free options on tap and are even working on new flavors like Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet and a Yo Soy Chocolate flavor, both 100% dairy-free (available late summer/early Fall). The point is you can still get your fro yo on whether you are pegan, paleo or vegan. Whew!”

Now if you’re convinced that the pegan diet is for you, here is a healthy, delicious dish

1 Comment

Hi Deborah,
Very interesting and informative post. I thing vegetables are extremely important in our diets but, I have never totally believed in the Vegan diet – it just doesn’t work for me. I believe everyone has to find what works for their body and stick with it. I do like dairy especially my homemade raw yogurt and I need the meat protein too but I do eat organic chicken and organic grass fed beef. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.

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